FILM PROGRAMMES REVIEWED.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 234, 2 October 1937, Page 16

FILM PROGRAMMES REVIEWED.

"THE SINGING MARINE." HBO ID N T. Hob Brent . . Dick I'owell leggy Randall Doris Weston fjlliu Maxtor !,«„ VI I," V l,ln »">' Hugn Herbert Ma Marine |11 Sergeant Mike Allen Jenkins Uuhin Williams uaiiuu director, liusby Berkeley. W.IJ.

lime was when extravaganza, in the vernacular ot scruonland, meant just mi man., things-song and ilaneu numbers, ilepieasiugiy similar tableaux calculated t„ out""•guily magnificence, a tin eadb.n u story dished up Itoii i another angle and a cast ot Mtellai pi ouilueiice. But exll ,i vag iuza must have gamed a new significance, for that appcll.il i*»ii has been applicil to "The Singing Marine," Dick i'owcil's latest and most notable success, which opened what is destined to be a highly popular season at the Regent yeel el day, Picture Dick —

n rqprcesililc, personable and cocksure—ior once a tongue lieil, iiwkwaiil mother's boy, and that alter two .vents in the ranks of I iicle Sams 11 ,i 111 -bo i le< i maiines. Tlion one day "Arkansas.'' he'„ Dick to >i>n. incuts one o( the opposite sex and well that still ts oil' the st oi y.

Skip a seijiiein e or Iwo and there goes Dick lolling up In New York from Sun Diego by overland bus; on another seat :« Mim S.in f)ic«o, likewise bound for tile Great While Way to represent Southern ( alilornia jn an amateur radio hour, 'that is the reason fur Dick's going, too. but it was his mates who sent him. because tliev knew he had a voice. Just how good that voice was they i|nl not knmv, but it ,v is enough to make Dick zoom from obscurity to dazzling heights in "The Singing Marine." toast, of every eligible t und other) young lady in the city of the skyscrapers iiin 1 over the continent at large. But that was where the fun really began. 'Lasting life for the first time in its rich fullness, young I'owell revelled in Klysian fields; he was a celebrity, newspaper headlines featured him. women chased bim~-it wan wonderful. So wonderful that lie completely forgot that his furlough hud elapsed and that lie should have been aboard bin transport bound for duty at Shanghai. Dick was on the spot; ho had signed radio and personal appearance contract# and he was throe days "absent without leave." Two wily manager# solved the problem for him. and Dick landed in China only to find himself up against more formidable odds. Take, for example, the time when he was C.B. and had to broadcast on a world-wide hook-up from the telephone in the general's headquitt ter«—'but that's giving too much away. The picture In not flawless: that film has yet to be produced, but "Tbe Singing Marine" k one ol the most satisfying films from every angle. Songs there are In plenty, and the quality and rhythm are par excellence; novelty, Lurry Adler, mouth-organ Tirtuoao, can do all but make the reed lipttrumenti apeak; story, definitely bright; dancing, of ahigh order; comedy, just enough to maintain an undercurrent of merriment throughout. Hugh Herbert, lovabl%hopeless screen nitwit, wees to that. Opposite Powell ia pretty Doris Weston, demur#? and enchanting. Good "short*" make urt a programme of even bnlance. These include "Sunday Go Meeting Time." a colour cartoon. "Mature the Artist." a botanical epic in rich colour, and newareela.

STAR, KXWTOW. A pleasing comedy and a famous drama, done in Technlcolour, are billed together for aoresning to-night at the Star Cinema, Nowton. They are "The Ex-Mra. Bradford" and "God's Country M»d the Woman." The former is snother of those maasy romantic comedies which have gained such a vogue of late, similar to "Hands Across the Table,' My Man Godfrey" and "Libelled Lady. William Powell and husky-voiced Jean Arthur are the stars. "God's Country and the Woman" is a fine version of Jamea Oliver Curwood's story of the wilds.

STATE, SYMONDS STREET. Following hi* world-aeclaimed uruphiu and dramatic success in ' Man of Aran,'' Kobtrt Flaherty, Irish director and producer, wu entrusted by Alexander Kordtt with command of on extensive film unit and dispatched to Mysore, India, to make "exteriors" (or tho Kipling story, "Toomai of the Elephonts." How well ho succeeded i» aeen in the splendid film "Elephant Boy," now acreemng at the State Theatre, Upper Symonds Street. A native lttd, Sabu, and the greatest elepliant In the mahsrajah'e •tablet, lravatha, called in the 81m "Kala Nag," are the •turn. Walter Hudd hoa the principal white man'a role. A film record of the Springboks-Hawke'e Bay match is included in tlie supporting bill. AMBASSADOR, POINT CHEVALIER. George Brent *nd Bette Davie are caet In the starring roles in *The Golden Arrow," now showing st the Ambassador Theatre, Point Chevalier. The associate attraction will be "One Way Ticket," • thrilling drams in which main parts are takiti by Walter Connolly, well-known character actor, and Peggy Conkhn. CRYSTAL PALACE RIALTO. A magnificent portrayal by C. Aubrey Smith of a peppery old general commandnix an English military station in the dangerous passes «•* northern India is ens of the features of "Wee Willie Winkle, the current attraction at the Crystal Palace and RlaHo Theatres. . Shirley Temple enhances her reputation in this picture by her unsffeoted portrayal. Tho male romantic lead is token by Michael Whsleo. Other important parte are taken by Juno! Lang, Cesar Romero and Victor McLaglen. Romero scintillates as sn Indian who loads troops on harrying expeditions down tho passes protected by the British. ROXY-TIVOtI. A gay romance, complete with sophisticated dialogue and clover situations, is told in "Fifty Roads to Town," now showing at tho ttoxy and Tivoii Theatres. Ann Sothern and Don Ameehe are the principals. Ameohe is speeding along a road uwny from town to escape 'flgurlnK in court proceedings In which he is wanted as a witness. Mies Sothern is speeding along the same road, running away from her millionaire parents to get married. Both fugitives seek refuge in the hills and by chance choose the ssme mountain lodge. Then it enows and while tho couple are snowbound a message comes over tho radio to say that the police are looking for a bandit who it likely to be waiting in his mountain hide-out. The associate programme includes "The Case of the Stuttering Bishop." starring Donald Woods and Ann Dvorak. STRAND THEATRE. A revival of one of the past nine months' bent, romantic films takes place this week nt the Strand Theatre, where "Privnto Number" is screening, with the newest .Trv.iwi Family epic, "Big Business," •in support. "Private Number" features lovely Lorottii Young, who holds her Hollywood position after five yonrs of stardom with undiminished popularity, in a powerful emotional drnmn in which Robert Taylor has tho principal male luirfc opposite hev'. Potsy Kelly has some excellent lines GAIETY, TAKAPUNA. Fast-movlnK and spectacular, "Come and fet It. which Is the main attraction at the Gaiety Theatre, Takapunn, has Kdward Arnold. Frances Farmer and Joel MeCreii in tho main parts. Arnold particularly Ih responsible for a powerful performance In rather an unsympathetic AVONDALE TOWN HALL. "Tho Luckiest Girl in the World" is the current attraction at tho Avondale Town Hall. Louis Haywsrd. who will be remembered for his performance in "The Woman 1 Love.' plays opposite Jane Wyatt. Also showin« is "Sins Me a Love Song," In which Patricia Ellis appears. STRAND, ONEHUNGA. One of the West Australian pictures so far is "It Isn't Done," a comedy which In now at the Strand Theatre, Onehunga Cecil Kellaway and Shirley Ann Richards are the leading players. As an additional attraction a melodrama "The Tenth Man" is screening.

"THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR." I MA.I K.ST IC. Mine. Kosalle I.a Grange Damp May Whitty Nell O'Neill Madge lCvans Inspector Marney Lewis Stone Helen Trent Kllssa Land! Mick Crosby Th.Unas Beck I .inly f'rosliy Janet Beeclier Lionel Trent lialph Forbes .Mm.: "pniMii: CITV TIiAIL," featuring Charles Starretl. Omnia of an unusual type is offered in " I he 1 hit leeiith ( hair," which opened its season at, the Majestic Theatre last evening. Mere is a murder mystery: but the plot imtolils practically in one room, where a certain number of people are gathered, one among whom, circumstances show, must have been the murderer. 1 hough there is not a great deal of action, there Is very definitely atmosphere and a high degree of tension. The attempt is made to solve the mystery of the murder b.v a spiritualistic seance: and two scenes are shown in total darkness, with the audience having to follow simply by the sounds they hear and not the sights they see. It is an uiiusual effect. Madge Evans, who is suspected o£ the murder, plays her part well, indeed. One feels that she, by her very demeanour, is the sharer in a guilty secret, though she says little. This is good acting. Then Klissa Landi, as Madge's fiance's married sister.

also U in some way complicated with the murdered man. The acting of these two, betraying emotion in tun different ways, is in itself enough to grip the audience. Dame Whitty perhaps plays the best part of all. She is the medium in the seance.

Rom that position, simply the vehicle for

the entertainment for an evening of a party of important people, she becomes

the centre of the picture. Her portrayal of the person In a trance, of tlie mother pleading for the lite of her child —the-ie needed quite different personalities. Yet she succeeded in fulfilling the demands of both. Lewis Stone as the police inspector acts as his public has become accustomed to expect.

"Dodge City Trail" combines the Wild West cowboy v. band id talc with the singing of some of the well-known cowboy songs. Tt is a picture full of action and comes to a dramatic climax. The other supports, which bring sport from all over

the world, including the races for the America's Clip, are of a high standard.

ST. JAMES' THEATRE.

With two such stars ns Luiee Rainer and Paul Muni heading a particularly | fine cast, the acting in "The Good Earth" at the St. James' Theatre is naturally of a high standard. Muni suggests the rustic Wang in convincing fashion and portrays his progress to wealth and prestige with considerable art. Luiso Rainer'u is a moving performance, taken throughout, although Inclined to be over-pathetic at times. The best of the supporting performances is Charley Grapewin's as the old father—an excellent bit of character acting. Walter Connolly is good as the interfering uncle, and Tilly Losch appropriately seductive as the dancing girl, Lotus. The film is now entering the final week in it* long-run season.

CIVIC THEATRE. One of the most graciously charming of modern screen actresses, Annabella give* an excellent performance in "Wing* of the Morning," now in its fifth week at the Civic Theatre. The story is set mainly in Ireland and, being photographed in Technicolour, the natural beauty of the settings is shown in detail. "Wings of the Morning" is a horse owned by a gypsy family and trained by Henry Fonda, a handsome young Irishman. Steve Donoghue, the famou* English jockey rides before the moving camera*. John McCormack, the famous Irish tenor, sings "Killarney" and "Believe Me If All those Endearing Young Charms." The film has

all Civic Theatre records with its five-week season, only two other productions having lasted a* long as three weeks.

EMBASSY THEATRE. Based on fact revealed in the exposure in America of vice rings in big, cities, "Marked Woman," now in its second week at the Embassy Theatre, stands as an indictment of a condition of life that exists in all big cities, though nowhere so openly as in America where graft has such a hold that it seems that no amount of public outcry will ever end it. "Marked Woman" is the story of a group of girls, "hostesses" in a big city night club, who are caught up without a chance in the vice ring. There is money in it for them, fine clothes and night-club entertainment, but underlying it all, is fear. It stands out in their dialogue and in their faccs and it is a fear that is realised.

PLAZA THEATRE. Bristling with snappy dialogue and wit, "Wake Up and Live," now in its second week at the Plaza Theatre, is one of the best pictures of its kind that has yet been screened. ' Walter Winchell, erack American newspaper columnist, plays the leading role with Ben Bernie, Alice Faye, Patsy Kelly, Ned Sparks (complete with cigar), Jack .Haley and Walter Catjett providing strong support. Winchell ia now a newspaper man, but formerly be ,waa. a vaudeville performer who had plently of experience "011 the road," He fa a radio commentator in this film. Jack Haley ehowa ability as a radio singer and both Winchell''and Bernie" scintillate in wise-cracking comment. Alice Fayo is shown to advantage in a role that suits her.

STATE, ONEHUNGA. A gripping drama showing the dangers of a sailor's life is now showing at State Theatre, Onehunga. This is "Sea Devils," in which Victor McLaglen and Preston Foster play the leading roles. The associate programme will include "When You're in Love," starring Grace Moore and Cary Grunt.

DE LUXE, MOUNT ALBERT. Lavishly produced and splendidly acted. "On the Avenue," n romantic mimical now at the De Luxe Theatre, Mount Albert., has Madeleine Carroll and Dick Powell in the leading roles. Heading the associate programme will he "Pari/ Avenue Logger," starring George O'Brien..

LONDON, CITY. For those who like the good red-blooded entertainment the programme a£ tho London Theatre. City, should bo just the thing. Guy Kibbee is cast in the mam picture "While the Patient Sleeps." Michael Hogan appears in the associate feature "The Ace of Spades." TUDOR, REMUERAThe brilliant dancing star Eleanor Powell plays the starring role in "Born to Dance," which in principal attraction at the Tudor Theatre, Remuera. Miss Powell lias a competent cast to support her which includes James Stewart, star of "Seventh Heaven," Virginia Bruce and Una Merkcl.

PRINCESS, DOMINION ROAD. Star of many fast-moving outdoor films, Victor McLagien takes the lending role in a thrilling melodrama, "Sea Devils," now showing at the Princess Theatre, Dominion Road. Heading the associate programme is .Toe F.. Brown in "Whcn's Your Birthdny?" *

REGAL, PONSONBY. Tlio two top-ranking players who scored such 11 great success in "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," nre together again in "Tlit Plainsman." a' Cecil B. de Mille picture now nt the Regal Theatre, Ponsonby. Included in the associate programme is 1 Armoured C'nr," in which Cesar Romero appears to advantage! PETER PAN CABARET. Art Larkins' band will play to patrons at the Peter Pun Cabaret to-night, when popular dancing will be held. Dress is optional. BAND RECITAL. Under the baton of Mr. T. J. O'Conno - the Municipal Band will present a recital' of special band items in the Town Hull to-morrow at eight o'clock. Mr. Reg Richard* will be the vocalist.

"THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS." MAYFAIR. Nora Clltheroe .... Barbara Stanwyck •'"ck Clltheroc Preston Foster Hutlier Barry Fitzgerald J f Covey Denis O'Dea Mrs. Gogan Una O'Connor Mollser Bonlta Granville Kosie Erin O'Brien-Moore Author: Sean O'Casey. K.K.O. This reproduction of Ireland's troubles of 20 years ago is done more from a Hollywood standpoint in the way of entertainment. Backgrounds are excellent and the scent* of the rising in 1918 and the terrible close fighting involved are historically correct and painfully realistic. Apart Iroiu the few love scene*, one's attention will be held with deepest interest thoughout. Barbara Stanwyck is depicted as a weeping wife who cares nothing for her young bridegroom's honours lroni the military standpoint. Home and happiness are all she thinks of. a distinctly natural note, for what woman wants the honors of war before peace and joy. But he has to join his brigade, a tense scene being his return across the rooftops after the tight

-which reminds one of Brian A heme's •scape from his pursuers by the same ligliway in "Beloved Enemy." It is Barry

Kitzgeiaid as Fluther. the little hop-o'-my-thumb, who bobs in and out of the action, who is going to make the strongest impression on Auckland audiences in general. His comedy is a highlight and

can never be forgotten. The street scenes during the lighting are the most exciting and impressive with tlie barricades, the machine guns and wild sweeping of the shop fronts, the running for life of civilians. and the unintentional humour of Fluther, Bessie and others in broken scenes. The looting is also made into more or less comic relief.

Bobby Breen. the glorious-voiced boysoprano of "Rainbow on the River," appear* at the M-nyfair in a revival of his initial film, "Let's Sing Again." ALEXANDRA, GREEN LANE. One of the finest musicals Grace Moore ever made is "When You're in Love," which now heads a double-feature programme at the Alexandra Theatre, Green Lane. Carv Grant is her leading man. As an additional attraction "Night Key," I starring Boris Karloff, is showing. STATE, DEVONPORT. Both Fred Mac Murray and Claudette Colbert, who are cast in the starring roles in "Maid of Salem," now showing at the | State Theatre, Devonport, are suited to the light romantic type of role they are called on to play in this film. Also showing is "Charlie Chan at the Olympics," starring Warner Oland. EMPRESS, NEWTON. Little if.iss Jane Withers is the heart and soul of "The Holy TeiVor," which will bo screened to-night at the Empress Theatre, Newton. The supporting cast is competent and the picture Is bright entertainment. As an additional attraction "Great Barrier" is to be screened.' ADELPHI, GREY LYNN. Former tee-skating champion of the world, Sonja Henie plays the leading role in "Girl in a Million." which heads a Erogramme at the Adelphi Theatre, Grey .ynn, to-night. Miss Henie proves that she can act as well as skate. "Murder With Pictures" is the additional attraction. PRINCE EDWARD, NEWTON. Few Australian pictures have left such an impreseion on the minds of local cinema patrons as did "Tall Timbers," Ken G. Hall's stirring production which is to be presented this evening at the Prince Edward Theatre, Newton. Drama, comedy and romance are it« principal entertainment ingredients, and their serving up in the finished product reflect* nothing but i credit on tlje producer and his crew and • technicians. Frank Leighton, Shirley Ann ■ Richards, Joe Valli and Frank Harvey • head the cast. A thrilling Hollywood ■ melodrama. "Speed to Spare." featuring ? Charles Quigley, Dorothy Wilson and i Eddie Nugent, is also listed on the i Prince Edward programme.

CAPITOL, BALMORAL. Gripping drama will be seen in "Winterset," which will be screened to-night at the Capitol Theatre, Balmoral. The leading rolee are taken by Maurice Moscovitcn and Burgess Meredith. On the programme will be "Time Out for Romance," in which Claire Trevor and Michael Whalen appear. NEW REGENT, EPSOM. The Wodehouse comedy "Piccadilly Jim" is the current attraction at the Xew Regent Theatre. Epsom. Robert Montgomery. Madge Evans and Frank Morgan, who take the leading roles, infuse all the madcap gaiety into the film that is necessary to interpret Wodehouse well.

NEW ROYAL, KINGSLAND. The handsome, stalwart Johnny We'ssmuller is again cast opposite Maureen O'Sullivan in "Tarzan Escapes," a thrilling jungle picture which heads a doublefeature programme at the New Royal Theatre, Kmgsland, to-n«ht. As an additional attraction "Earthworm Tractors" is showing. s

BRITANNIA, PONSONBV. To-night will be a big night at th<? Britannia Theatre, Ponsonby. The principal attraction will be "Romeo and Juliet," one of the finest pictures Irving Thalberg ever made. Main parts arj taken by Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard. "Aren't Men Beasts?" will also be screened.

VICTORIA, DEVONPORT. The young English actress Vivien Loich. who soared to lame in "Fire Over England" and "Moonlight Sonata," is cant in the leading feminine role in "Dark Journey." which will be the wain attract.on at the Victoria Theatre. tonight. "Florida Special" will also be shown.

CINEMA, GREY LYNN. Tdol of English comedy-loving crowds, George Form by plays the leading role in "Keep Your Seats, Please," a farcical film which will be the principal attraction .it tho Cinema, Grey Lynn, tcj-night. Heading the associate programme will be "Mad Holiday," starring Edmund Lowe.

MAYFAIR, SANDRINGHAM. "Libelled Lady," now at the Mayfair Theatre, Sandringham, is a sophisticated film. Jean Harlow. William Powell, Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracey are included in ft strong cast. As an additional attraction "Don't Tell the Wife," starring Guy Kibbee, is showing.

STRAND, SUNDAY. A picture programme headed by "His First Command" will be screened to-mor-row night at the Strand Theatre under the auspices of the Rationalist Association and Sunday Freedom League. An address on "The Claims of the Coming Generation"' will also be given.

RIALTO, SUNDAY. A. double-feature programme beaded by "The Case of Gabriel Perry" will be screened to-morrow night at the Rial to Theatre. Henry Oscar and Olga Linden are the stars. Gordon Hnrker will be seen in the additional attraction "The Phantom Light."

ASTOR, DOMINION ROAD. j Pervadijig the whole of "Three Smart Girls," now at the Astor Theatre, Dom-• Inion Road," is the vivid personality of Deanna Durbin. the 15-year-old screen "find." "I Promise to Pay" is also on the programme. SKATEWAYS' CARNIVAL. A popular programme will be held by the management of Skateways (Auckland), Limited. Upper Khyber Pass Road. One of their most spectacular carnivals to date will be held on October 20, when Miss Verna Reed, described -w "New Zealand's Sonja Henie," will give | a demonstration of novelty skating. 1 Twenty other specialty numbers will be presented in a programme lasting from 7.30 p.m. to 2 a.m., including a wheelharrow derby, three-legged race, potato race, sledge races with teams of five, couples' knife-and-peanut races, "musical boxes." obstacle race, sack race, balloon and hoop races, toboggan jumps, etc. 1 Fancy drese, balloons, streamers and I novelties will be in evidence.

COMMUNITY SINGING. ' Community singing will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday at noon. The aong leader will be Mr. Vernon T. Drew. DANCING. -Peter Pan.—Popular dancing; Art Lark ins and his band. Wednesday, October 20: Margaret O'Connor Studio's annual ball. Pirate Shippc.—Old-time dance; selection from the opera "Dorothy"; Pirate Shippe Orchestra. Masonic Hall.—Old-time G.L.B. dancing; Operatic Quintette Orchestra. St. Sepulchre's Hall.—Popular dancing; Technical Old Boys' Rugby Club. Arts Hall. —Old time; Jack Renton's Good Evening Band, Monday: Norman Crowder's Band. Orange Coronation Hall.—Old-time dancing; Ted Croud's Band. Labour Hall.—Old-time dancing; Casino Royal Orchestra. Municipal Hall. —Old-time dancing; Bob Adams' Orchestra. Rialto Ballroom. —Old-time dancing: My-T-Fine Dance Club; Blind Institute Band. Crystal Palace Ballroom.—Popular dancing; Waitemata Swimming Club; Epi Shalfoon's Band. Parnell R.S.A. Hall.—Old-time dancing; Johnny dough's Band. St. C'olumba Hall. —Grey Lynn Returned Soldiers' Social Club's old-time dance; Regal Orchestra. Gaiety Hall.—Tui old-time dancing. St. Mary's Hall.—Popular dancing; Connon's Band. Zealandia Hall.—Popular dar.oing; Zealandia Band.

AMUSEMENT GUIDE. ( HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE—"Runnymede." < PICTURE THEATRES. I PLAZA — Allre Faye and Ben Bernle in * "Wake Up and Live." - MAYFAIR (lata National) —Bobby Breen in < "Let's Sing Again" and Preston Foster j and Barbara Stanwyck In "Ttie Plough and the Stars." • REGENT —Dick Powell and Doris Weston in < "The Singing Marine." 1 ROXY —Donald Woods In "The Case of th® i Stuttering Btshop" and Slim Summer- , ville In "Fifty Roadfl to Town." STRAND—Robert Taylor and Loretta Young in "Private Number" and the 1 Jones Family In "Big Business." , MAJESTIC —Madge Evvm and Lewis Stone ; In "The 13th Chair" and "Dodge City Trail." ST. JAMES' —Paul Muni and Luise Ralner in "The Good Earth." EMBABSY—Betite Davis and Humphrey Bog-art m "Marked Woman." CIVIC — Annabella and Henry Fonda In "Wings of the Morning." LONDON —Guy Kibbee in "While the Patient Steeps" and "Beyond the Rockies." ADELPHI—"GirI In a Million" and "Murder With Pictures." AMBASSADOR —"\»ie Golden Arrow" and "Gne Way Tlaret." ALEXANDRA—"When You're in Love" and "Mglrt Key." ASTOR —"Three Smart Girls." AVONDALE—"The Luckiest Girl in the World" and "Sing Me a Love Song." BIRKENHEAD—"My American Wire." BRITANNIA—"Romeo and Juliet" and "Aren't Men Beasts?" CAPlTOL—"Wlrctersct" and "Time Out Romance." CRYSTAL PALACE—"Wee Willie Winkle." DB LUXE —"On the Avenue" and "Park Avenue Logger." EMPRESS —"The Holy Terror" and "The Great Barrier." GAIETY —"Come and Get It." GAIETY (Otahuhu) —"Cljina Passage" and "Smart Blonde." GREY LYNN —"Keep Your Seats, Please" and "Mad Holiday." KING'S —"Theodora uoes Wild" and "Love Is News." KINGSLAND — "Tarzan Escapcs" and "Earthworm Tractors." f LlßEßTY—"Rainbow on the River" and 1 "Two For To-nlgt*t." : MAYFAIR —"Libelled Lady" and "Don't Tell the Wire." ORPHEUS (Otahuhu) —"The Captain's Kid" and "Public Enemy's Wire." PICTUREDROME ■—"Earthworm Tractors." PRINCE EDWARD—"TaII Timbers" and "Speed to Spare." ' PRINCESS —"Sea Devils" and "When's ; Your Birthday?" REGAL —"The Plainsman" and "Armoured 1 Car." REGENT—"Piccadilly Jim." RIALTO—"Wee Willie Winkle." . SOUTHERN CROSS—"Can This Be Dixie?" and "Sea Spoilers." . 6TAR (Nawton) —"The Ex-Mrs. Bradford" and "Ood's Country and the Woman." STATE (Symonda Straat) —"Elephant Boy." i BTATE (Da von port)—" Maid or Salem" and "Charlie Chan at the Olympics." STATE (Onahunga)—"Sea Devils" and "When's Your Birthday?" . BTRAND (Onahunga)—"lt Isn't Done" and t "The Tenth Man." . THE REX —"Thanks a Million" and "Little Miss Pioijody." ; TIVOLI —"The Case of the Stuttering ( Bishop" and "Firty Roads to Town." . TUDOR—"Born to Dance." VICTORIA—"Dark Journey" and "Florida spoclal."